Rare & Venomous Banded Krait Photographed At Pulau Ubin On 5 Jan
Snake sightings aren’t all that unusual in Singapore, particularly on Pulau Ubin the place wildlife thrives.
However, there are nonetheless some critters which are so elusive that their look turns into a very momentous event, particularly for photographers.
That was the case when a banded krait, a uncommon and venomous snake, popped up within the neighborhood of shutterbugs on Friday (5 Jan).
Source: Prashanta Kumar Mohanty on Facebook
With its putting black-and-white markings, this positively appears to be like like a reptile you don’t need to mess with.
Photographers head to Pulau Ubin in quest of banded krait
Photos of the banded krait had been first shared within the Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook group by Prashanta Kumar Mohanty on Sunday (7 Jan).
He posted 5 eye-catching snaps of the snake, which appeared to only be resting on a rocky path.
Source: Prashanta Kumar Mohanty on Facebook
One Facebook person remarked that the snake appeared prefer it was made out of Lego bricks, maybe as a result of texture of its scales.
Another netizen identified {that a} “brave little spider” will be seen “happily chilling” on the banded krait’s triangular physique.
Sure sufficient, a more in-depth inspection reveals a tiny arachnid resting nearer to the tail finish of its reptilian pal, which both isn’t conscious of its presence or doesn’t care.
Source: Prashanta Kumar Mohanty on Facebook
Speaking to MS News, Mr Prashanta mentioned that he and 5 different photographers had travelled to Pulau Ubin to seek for the serpent.
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They picked 5 Jan to reap the benefits of the moist climate, which they declare kraits favour.
Once they’d reached a possible stretch of mangroves, the group cut up as much as cowl extra floor.
Snake was tremendous calm & nonetheless
After recognizing a young python, Mr Prashanta and one other photographer stored walking whereas the third member of his group, Kwang, turned again in direction of the mangroves.
About quarter-hour later, he acquired a name from Kwang, who reported seeing the krait. At that second, Mr Prashanta and his good friend instantly rotated and ran again.
They reached the spot about 5 minutes later and had been joined by the remainder of the gang.
Mr Prashanta shared that the snake was “super calm and still” because it lay in the midst of the highway.
Source: Prashanta Kumar Mohanty on Facebook
The photographers rapidly took their photographs earlier than their reptilian mannequin slithered into the bushes.
Mr Prashanta excitedly referred to as this encounter a dream come true for him as he loves snakes.
His fascination with the banded krait began after one was noticed at Pasir Ris Park in April final yr.
Since then, he had been longing to see one in person and take photos of it. Now, his want has lastly been fulfilled.
Venomous however not aggressive
According to WildSingapore, the banded krait is extraordinarily venomous and has a toxin that may kill people.
However, in contrast to different extra aggressive species, the snake not often bites and can as an alternative conceal its head beneath its coils when frightened.
One of the photographers who was additionally with Mr Prashanta that day captured this in motion.
He additionally shared a close-up snap of the krait’s uniquely formed tail, which resembles the top of the snake to idiot predators.
Despite the krait’s calm disposition, Mr Prashantha mentioned that he and the remaining made certain to keep up a protected distance always.
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Featured picture tailored from Prashanta Kumar Mohanty on Facebook.
